| Permanent Hair Straightening has become very | | | | and and experienced and are looking to get you |
| popular as recent styles of pin straight hair are | | | | the best results. Although straightening can be |
| the in thing. This technology was developed in | | | | done on colored hair, be sure to follow general |
| Japan where straight hair is desired by most | | | | guidelines of waiting two weeks or more before |
| women. This process is generally called Japanese | | | | and after. If you do decide to go ahead |
| Hair Straightening but in the US, Canada & UK it is | | | | remember that hair straightened by this process |
| also referred to as Ionic Retexturizing, Japanese | | | | will keep your hair looking smooth and shiny for |
| Straight Perm, Thermal Reconstruction, and | | | | six to nine months depending on your hair growth |
| Rebonding. This is a very intensive process that | | | | rate. Therefore the 4 to 6 hours (depending on |
| leaves the hair completely straight, and feeling | | | | hair length) it takes for the process is definitely |
| silky and smooth with a glossy appearance. It | | | | worth it. You may also think that the cost of |
| works by breaking down the hydrogen bonds in | | | | $500-$800 for a good experienced stylist is worth |
| the hair's cortex to remove all curl and waves. | | | | it as it will cut down on daily styling time for many |
| Since this is a permanent restructuring of your | | | | months. I will caution you to use only shampoos |
| hair, it will last until new hair growth, which will of | | | | and conditioners recommended for your new |
| course come in as normal. Permanent Hair | | | | shiny mane. Primarily you will need deeper |
| Straightening only works on Caucasian or Asian | | | | conditioning, maybe even leave-in conditioners, and |
| hair. It is not recommended for African hair which | | | | styling products with sunscreen. I have many |
| is considered more fragile. For African hair you | | | | friends that swear by Japanese Hair Straightening |
| are better of with relaxing which is especially | | | | and have not personally heard any horror stories. |
| made for African hair. If you have used a relaxer | | | | I myself am considering it but am still mulling it |
| on your hair in the past you should not get your | | | | over. One thing to remember is that permanent |
| hair permanently straightener as these two | | | | means that you will not be able to have any curls |
| processes are not compatible and you may see | | | | or waves - no curling iron will work. So it is a |
| breakage or fall out. Also, be sure to inform your | | | | commitment for over six months so choose |
| stylist about other processes like bleaching, color, | | | | wisely. |
| highlights etc. that you have used in the recent | | | | Ann is a home based business entrepreneur who |
| past. The best way to make sure you are a | | | | researches various topics and reviews internet |
| good candidate for this process is to have your | | | | products. For more information on total hair care |
| stylist do a strand test. Actually your stylist should | | | | visit her site Best Hair Care Guide. |
| be the one to suggest this if they are professional | | | | |